Mevrin 135 Uses

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Mevrin 135 indications

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.
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Mevrin 135 is indicated for the symptomatic treatment

of irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions

usually included in this grouping, such as:

chronic irritable colon, mucous colitis, spastic colitis

and spastic constipation.

Uses of Mevrin 135 in details

There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

Mevrin 135 is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (disorder of the intestines that leads to cramps in the abdomen, gas, bloating and changes in bowel habits). It is also used to treat other conditions that involve spasm and pain related to small and large bowel.

Mevrin 135 description

Each Mevrin 135 tablet also contains the following excipients: Tablet Core: Lactose monohydrate, starch (potato), povidone, talc, magnesium stearate. Tablet Coating: Talc, sucrose, gelatine, acacia, canuba wax.

Each Mevrin 135 Retard prolonged-release capsule also contains the following excipients: Magnesium stearate, copolymer of ethyl acrylate and methyl methacrylate, talc, methylhydroxypropylcellulose, methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer (1:1) and glycerol.

Mevrin 135 dosage

Adult: Mevrin 135: 1 tablet thrice daily, taken approximately 20 min before meals.

The physician will advice the patient on the duration of use of Mevrin 135. Duration of use is not limited, however, after a period of several weeks when the desired effect has been obtained, the dosage may be gradually reduced.

Missed Dose: If ≥1 dose is missed, continue with the next dose as prescribed. Do not take the missed dose(s) in addition to the regular dose.

Mevrin 135 Retard: 1 capsule twice daily, to be given in the morning and evening.

Administration: The tablet/capsule should be swallowed with at least 100 mL (Mevrin 135) water and should not be chewed because of the unpleasant taste.

Mevrin 135 interactions

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Mevrin 135: Tell the physician or pharmacist if taking or have recently taken any other medicines including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Interaction studies have only been performed with alcohol. In vitro and in vivo studies in animals have shown no significant interaction between Mevrin 135 and ethanol. No other interaction studies have been performed.

Incompatibilities: Not applicable.

Mevrin 135 side effects

In therapeutic doses, no adverse effects have

been reported. Rarely allergic reactions (including

rash, urticaria, angioedema), could be noticed.

USE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:

Animal experiments have failed to show any teratogenic

effects. However, administration of Mevrin 135

is to be discouraged during pregnancy.

Mevrin 135 is not excreted in the milk of lactating

women after therapeutic doses.

For both cases, the medicine should be used with

physician advice.

Mevrin 135 contraindications

No contraindications have been reported.

Mevrin 135 does not provoke any atropinic effect and for this reason is not contraindicated in patients with glaucoma or prostatic hypertrophy.


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Active ingredient matches for Mevrin 135:

Mebeverine HCl in Myanmar.


Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer)Price, USD
Mevrin 135 tab 40's (S.J. & G. Fazul Ellahie)

List of Mevrin 135 substitutes (brand and generic names):

Colofac Retard PR cap 200 mg 30's (Abbott)
Colofac tab 135 mg 50's (Abbott)
Vermeb 135 mg x 5 Blister x 10 Tablet

References

  1. PubChem. "mebeverine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
  2. DrugBank. "Mebeverine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB12554 (accessed September 17, 2018).
  3. MeSH. "Parasympatholytics". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/68... (accessed September 17, 2018).

Reviews

The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Mevrin 135 are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Mevrin 135. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.

User reports

1 consumer reported useful

Was the Mevrin 135 drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?
According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
Users%
Useful1
100.0%


2 consumers reported price estimates

Was the price you paid to purchase the drug reasonable? Did you feel it was expensive?
The below mentioned numbers have been reported by ndrugs.com website users about whether the Mevrin 135 drug is expensive or inexpensive. There is a mixed opinion among users. The rating about the cost of the drug depends on factors like which brand drug the patient purchased, how effective it was for the price paid, the country or place the drug is marketed, and the economic condition of the patient. The users who feel the drug is expensive can look for an alternative brand drug or a generic drug to save the cost.
Users%
Not expensive1
50.0%
Expensive1
50.0%


8 consumers reported time for results

To what extent do I have to use Mevrin 135 before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?
As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 2 weeks and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Mevrin 135. To get the time effectiveness of using Mevrin 135 drug by other patients, please click here.
Users%
2 weeks2
25.0%
1 day2
25.0%
2 days2
25.0%
1 week1
12.5%
> 3 month1
12.5%


7 consumers reported age

Users%
30-452
28.6%
46-602
28.6%
> 602
28.6%
16-291
14.3%


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